Down Syndrome SA is a Not for Profit organisation enriching the lives of people with Down Syndrome. Our primary mission is to promote &/or provide specific programs, services & resources which improve the health & well-being, education, personal development, employment opportunities, & recreational & lifestyle options of people with Down Syndrome.
The Association was formed in 1984 with the principal aim of helping families of children with Down syndrome, and in particular, to help children to realise their full potential.
The Channel Seven Telethon Trust is a charity whose philosophy is to financially support the medical and social welfare of children and young people as well as fund research into children's diseases.
Mater chicks in pink helps fund a range of initiatives for patients at Mater, and breast cancer research at Mater Medical Research Institute. Each year in Australia more than 13 000 women discover they have breast cancer. While early detection and medical advancements have resulted in a higher survival rate for those diagnosed, the road to physical and mental recovery is long. By supporting Mater chicks in pink you can help women being treated for breast cancer at Mater receive emotional, practical and social support services both during and after treatment, as well as help fund vital research at Mater Medical Research Institute. Funding through Mater chicks in pink has helped provide specially fitted bras for women undergoing mastectomies, an art therapy program, support for women suffering financial stress during treatment and a program to help terminally ill patients create memory boxes for their loved ones.
R U OK? is a not-for-profit organisation whose vision is a world where we’re all connected and are protected from suicide. Accordingly, our mission is to encourage and equip everyone to regularly and meaningfully ask “are you ok?” The best thing you can do is raise the question “are you ok?” with your mates. But raising awareness in your community too, will certainly help our cause. As will donating funds. We’re a registered Australian charity, so donations over $2 are tax deductible (our ABN is 25 138 676 829). Both donations and fundraising contributions will help us inspire more Australians to have regular, meaningful conversations every day of the year. This includes: • Help expand the team so we’re there to help more workplaces, schools and communities • Develop more tools and kits to inspire meaningful conversations • Do more research and evaluation, so we can learn and grow
Our all volunteer organisation has been in existence for 20 years. We work giving emotional, moral, physical and financial support to Illawarra cancer patients who are receiving out-patient treatment, are hospitalised or in palliative care. We also support Wollongong University who is working on a drug to lessen chemotherapy effects.
The Asbestos Diseases Research Institute (ADRI) is a state-of-the-art medical research facility dedicated to asbestos-related diseases. Last year over 700 Australians were diagnosed with Mesothelioma and experts have estimated at least another 1,500 Australians with lung cancer caused by asbestos. Through translational research the ADRI aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment, and quality of life, of those affected by asbestos-related diseases.
Our Main Goals; To ensure that Kyle's Camp runs in Broome annually to help children from Ward 3B in Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) fight their battle with cancer To provide accommodation in Kyle's Cottage in Broome for the families of kids suffering from serious illness to get away as a family to experience Broome. To financially support Broome families with kids suffering from cancer. To purchase a property near the the new Childrens Hospital to support Northwest families in their time of need.
Down Syndrome Victoria is the statewide peak membership organisation representing people with Down Syndrome and their families in the broader community. The vision of Down Syndrome Victoria is to empower individuals with Down Syndrome for a lifetime of meaningful inclusion in the community.
Every day a vehicle accident, sporting injury or simple fall results in another Australian being paralysed by a spinal cord injury. SpinalCure Australia funds medical research with the goal of finding a cure for this devastating condition. We aim to get people out of wheelchairs and back on their feet.
Scleroderma is a little known disease with no known cause and no cure. Scleroderma Australia is a non profit organisation run by volunteers to support those with Scleroderma, their family and friends. We aim to promote community awareness of Scleroderma and to encourage and support research into Sclerdoerma.
Koala Kids Foundation is as a volunteer-driven not for profit organization that provides small things that make a big difference to the lives of the 1,700 young people undergoing cancer treatment in Victoria each year, and their families. Koala Kids is committed to providing educational and entertaining activities and consumables to distract and engage children and young people to age 25 years with cancer from the pain associated with the cancer journey and to keep early learning, primary, secondary and tertiary students connected with their education. Koala Kids operates from rent-free offices and sources many of its consumables in kind, at cost or heavily donated.
Muscular Dystrophy Queensland supports people and families living in Queensland with Muscular Dystrophy and other neuromuscular conditions through: client services including information and referral, community and personal networks, advocacy, equipment loans, assistance with costs related to equipment, modifications, mobility and access, no interest loans, respite, both state and national based awareness raising activities, support of Queensland based research and various fundraising programmes.
The Sydney Neuro-Oncology Group (SNOG) is a charitable organisation that aims to improve the management of brain tumours through targeted research, information sharing, constant scrutiny of treatment options and through education and ongoing support for patients and their families. 100% of monies raised through donations goes directly into brain tumour research. www.snog.org.au
CCC Foundation is a not for profit registered charitable organisation that provide best practice in treatment and care to enhance the health and well being of its beneficiaries in Sri Lanka. The Foundation has two major projects: 1. CCCline 1333 - a free telephone counselling service, in partnership with Lifeline Australia, for people who are experiencing difficulties including mental illness and suicidal thoughts. The ultimate aim of CCCline 1333 is to prevent suicide in Sri Lanka. 2. CCChouse - a transit home for outpatients with cancer and their carers aimed at providing a comfortable home during treatment and a better chance to fight cancer. CCChouse is the largest cancer transit home in Sri Lanka with 185 bed capacity. All donations to CCC Foundation is tax deductible. For more information visit www.cccfoundation.org.au
Rare Cancers Australia (RCA) has been established to improve awareness, support and treatment of Australians with rare and less common (RLC) cancers. Every year there are over 44,000 diagnoses of RLC Cancers and around 24,000 deaths. There is little support offered to these patients. RCA is determined to improve the lives and outcomes of RLC Cancer patients. For more information please go to www.rarecancers.org.au
The McCusker Alzheimer’s Research Foundation raises funds to support research into Alzheimer’s disease. Prof Martins and his team carry out internationally recognised work in Perth and collaborate with top scientists from all over the world. This research is supported by its Patron His Excellency Mr Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC Governor of Western Australia.
The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (or FAST) is an organisation of families and professionals dedicated to finding a cure for the rare condition, Angelman Syndrome and related disorders through the funding of an aggressive research agenda, education, and advocacy. The Foundation is committed to assisting individuals living with Angelman Syndrome to realise their full potential and quality of life.
Parkinson’s disease is the 2nd most common neurological disease in the world. It is a complex condition, with no known cause or cure. Parkinson’s NSW is the peak body providing specialised support and information to people living with Parkinson’s disease, their families and carers. We encourage research to find a cure and ease the burden. A freecall 1800 644 189 is available for information and support
Retina Australia is committed to raising funds for research into the detection, prevention, treatment and cure of inherited retinal dystrophies. Retina Australia distributes funds to scientific researchers in leading universities throughout Australia and New Zealand, and also offers funds to the Inherited Retinal Diseases Register and DNA Bank in Western Australia. Through it’s state member organizations, crucial support and information is provided to the newly-diagnosed and to those whose vision is deteriorating. It is our objective to provide information and the opportunity of support to persons and families affected by Retinitis Pigmentosa and other retinal dystrophies and to raise funds to finance scientific research into the causes, prevention and cure of Retinitis Pigmentosa and other retinal dystrophies.
Telethon Kids Institute is one of the largest, and most successful medical research institutes in Australia. The Institute was among the first to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to major health issues: clinical research, laboratory sciences and epidemiologists all under the one roof, to tackle complex diseases impacting children and families. With the help of the generous community, we continue to strive for answers to the big questions in childhood disease and disability and to deliver hope through life-changing research.
Sock it to Sarcoma! was the vision of young Perth woman Abbie Basson who passed away in 2011 from Ewing's Sarcoma at the age of 20 . She wanted to advance education, community awareness and medical research into sarcoma, a group of rare and aggressive primary bone and soft tissue tumours , many of which affect children, adolescents and young adults. Sarcoma receives less than 1% of the research dollar but makes up 10% of children's cancers and 15% of cancers in the adolescent and young adult population. Please help us to follow her dream and Sock it to Sarcoma!
Cancer Council Queensland, is committed to providing all Queenslanders with the best possible prospects of preventing, detecting, effectively treating and surviving a cancer diagnosis. Cancer survival in Queensland has improved by 30 per cent in the past twenty years. With your help, Cancer Council Queensland can continue to fund life-saving research and provide support for people affected by cancer. By raising funds online or making a donation to Cancer Council Queensland you are helping to create a cancer-free future.
For the six million Australians who struggle to take a breath, we offer support and hope for a healthier future. The Lung Institute of WA is a leading research organisation dedicated to fighting chronic lung diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema (COPD), bronchiectasis, lung cancer and pneumonia. Our internationally recognised scientists and clinicians conduct world-class laboratory research, clinical research and clinical practice to better understand and treat lung disease. Outside of the lab, we also help people living with respiratory disease through various initiatives, including raising awareness of chronic lung disease through fundraising and community events, and through our support-group LIFE.
The Amie St Clair Melanoma Trust is dedicated to raising awareness of melanoma. The trust actively supports medical research and endeavours to provide better access to specialised care for the communities of the Wagga Wagga region. Amie was only 20 years old when she was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. In August 2007 she discovered a lump in her groin. She was prompt in seeking medical advice, and after an ultrasound and biopsy, was diagnosed with melanoma. There was no primary skin lesion ever found. Over the next couple of years this unpredictable cancer appeared again and again. Amie went through numerous operations but it had spread too quickly - the surgeons could not operate as fast as it appeared. She battled long and hard for just over three years, trying every available treatment. On 9 November 2009, just one day after her 23rd birthday, Amie lost her battle with cancer. For many people illness is a very private matter but Amie’s journey was well-documented in local media and her progress followed by the Wagga Wagga community. It had always been her wish that others learn from her story and not have to face the same fate at the hands of melanoma. The Amie St Clair Melanoma Trust has been created in her honour to educate and support Riverina families with regards to melanoma prevention and education. It was also recognised during Amie’s illness that there are limited resources and support for melanoma patients in rural areas. The trust seeks to address this by providing support for other families fighting melanoma. To make a difference in raising awareness of Melanoma, to actively support medical research, and to provide better access to specialised care for the communities of the Wagga Wagga region. A non profit organisation that will work with the communities of the Wagga Wagga region, health professionals and cancer related charities to: Provide support and funding for medical research for the management of Melanoma; To educate the community of the signs and symptoms of Melanoma and raise awareness of the causes and important prevention strategies; and To provide support and assistance to sufferers and their carers including access to specialised care.